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Self-Monitoring Of Blood Glucose Level - Frequently Asked Questions

Written by Bina Naik | Medically Reviewed by dr. reeja tharu / dr. sunil shroff, MBBS, MS, FRCS (UK), D. Urol (Lond) on Dec 14, 2019
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Q: Which doctor should I consult to learn more about Self-Monitoring Of Blood Glucose Level?

A: Consult a Diabetologist or a General Physician with interest in Diabetes

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Q:  What is HBA1c Test ?

A: This is a blood test that measures a type of hemoglobin in the blood and accurately indicates the control of diabetes over time. Normally HbA1c is about 6 per cent of the total hemoglobin when a person does not have diabetes.

HbA1c of 7.5 per cent shows fair control of diabetes.
HbA1c above 8.5 per cent shows poor control of diabetes.

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chams

my blood sugar level was 78fasting,and 157 on pp.but after taking glimpride and metformin it came too 80 fasting and 104 on pp.can i control my sugar level with healty lifestyle and cotroled diet?

rjames

after lunch I often work in the yard for l to 2 hrs and take my test when I come in. Does moving around after a meal increase the sugar in my blood more than sitting for the 2 hours?

mouna

any physical activity you perform will contribute to lowering your blood sugar level.

tafitz08

Where can I find a blank chart I can print off to keep track of my sugar levels?

naving

my blood sugar level before meal is below 100. do i have to chech post meal reading after 2 hrs to know whether i have diabetics or not. navin

michelledale

Can anyone please tell me what are the normal sugar levels in a type 2 diabetes, as my husband and I are having problems monitoring him.

guest

When Target levels
Before meals 70 to 140
1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal below 180

you have to monitor BG level frequently.

Have you using Blood Glucose Meter for Monitoring?

Regards:
Rajesh Kumar
09569549707

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